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V482 XEE

1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,775 mi
Last recorded96,775 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe83,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV482 XEE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

sump corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2014 96,775 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,461 miles

slight blow on back box

slight noise in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,143 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 87,143 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 83,473 miles

Oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,532 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 76,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 77,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate dirty

Pass 22 Jan 2007 67,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,665 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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V482 XEE is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 83,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V482 XEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 27 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V482 XEE is a 1999 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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